Free Webinars – Credit Available
Written on February 5, 2011
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Professional Development Webinar Series
2011
The Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission will host the following webinars from the APBP Professional Development Webinar Series in 2011. All webinars will be held at the Regional Commission (upstairs conference room) located at 313 Luck Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24010. All webinars are offered free of charge for participants, but RSVP is requested. Please contact Shane Sawyer at 540.343.4417 or ssawyer@rvarc.org to reserve your seat. Directions to the Regional Commission are available at http://www.rvarc.org/contact.htm.
Complete Streets: State of the Practice
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Design Manuals and Guides
Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Using Social Media to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design within a Constrained Right-of-Way
Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Crosswalk Policies, Designs and Signals
Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Designing and Retrofitting Bridges for Active Transportation
Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Multimodal Level of Service
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Parking: Buffers, Bikes and Cars
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Additional information on the APBP Professional Development Webinar Series is available at http://apbp.site-ym.com.
Shane Sawyer
Regional Planner
Roanoke Valley-Allegheny Regional Commission
P.O. Box 2569
Roanoke, VA 24010
Voice: 540-343-4417, Fax: 540-343-4416
Email: ssawyer@rvarc.org
www.rvarc.org
TS 101 and LCI Training in Roanoke
Written on February 2, 2011
From David Harrison:
I am attaching corrected information regarding the Traffic Skills 101 and LCI Instructor Classes planned for Roanoke this spring.
Please encourage any cyclist to register for the Traffic Skills 101 class, especially anyone interested in becoming an LCI instructor. Those of you who have already completed the TS 101 course, please consider registering to become and LCI Instructor.
Note that the registration deadline for the LCI Instructor class is before the Traffic Skills 101 course will be held. Those of you who want to take both the TS 101 class and the LCI Instructor class this spring, it is possible to do so. With permission, you may register for the LCI seminar before completing the TS 101 course, but you must satisfactorily complete the TS 101 course before attending the LCI seminar.
There is a minimum class size of 10 for the LCI Seminar, so please help spread the word so that we’ll be able to have the class.
The links in the attachment taken from the LAB web site are not presently working, but may be later. To register for either seminar, contact Barbara Duerk at the number provided in the attachment.
Smart Cycling TS 101
Date: March 10 & March 12, 2011 Thursday, March 10, 2011
Instructor: Barbara Duerk
Location: Roanoke City Public Library – Main, CYCLOWARD
Fee: 35
The 9 hour vehicular cycling course provides cyclists the confidence needed to ride safely and legally in traffic. Thursday is from 6-9 pm. Saturday is a combination of parking lot and on road positioning drills. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills, parking lot drills, and crash avoidance techniques. A student manual is included in cost. This course offering is for cyclists wanting trainer certification. This fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.
To Register for this course, contact:
B Duerk
Phone: 540-343-1616
Contact Email: barbgary@cox.net
Website: www.pointforwardcoaching.com/smartcycling.html
Signup required in advance?: Y
Special Signup Instructions: Thursday’s class is from 6-9 pm. No bike is necessary for Thursday. Saturday’s session is from 9 am – 4 pm+ This course offering is for experienced cyclists wanting trainer certification.
Equipment Required: Bike in good working condition, clothing appropriate for the weather, lunch and drink. Pin and pencil
Directions: Downtown Roanoke, Virginia From 581, take the Elm Avenue Exit. Turn right on Jefferson Street. Library is on the right.
LCI Trainer Seminar
Date: April 8 – April 10, 2011 Friday, April 08, 2011
Instructor: Barbara Duerk
Location: Roanoke City Public Library-Main
Fee: 200
The LCI training seminar is normally one evening and two full days. The registration fee is $200 and includes the League Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Cycling book, Enjoy the Ride DVD and Smart Cycling trainer materials. All registration information and payment MUST be received at least 30 days prior to the seminar. There must be a minimum of 10 instructor candidates in each seminar. REQUIRED:League of American bicyclist membership and successful completion of Traffic Skills 101. *Applicants, if authorized, can schedule a TS 101 class between application for seminar and seminar date.
To Register for this course, contact:
Barbara Norris Duerk, local contact. Glen Harrison, instructor
Phone: 540-343-1616; c: 540-580-1621
Contact Email: barbgary@cox.net
Website: Lab website
Signup required in advance?: Y
Special Signup Instructions: DEADLINE for seminar registration is March 7th. All registration information and payment MUST be received at least 30 days prior to the seminar. There must be a minimum of 10 trainer candidates in each seminar. Required: League of American Bicyclists membership and successful completion of Traffic Skills 101. *Applicants, if authorized, can schedule a TS 101 class between application for seminar and seminar date. TS 101 is scheduled in Roanoke for March 10 and March 12. If you have a concern about completing a TS 101 class, please inquire before completing LAB registration for the seminar.
Equipment Required: Bike in good working order, clothing appropriate for the weather, favorite snacks and non-alcoholic drink for sharing, equipment for teaching assignment, and a desire to learn and share.
Directions: Roanoke City Public Library auditorium. From #581, take the Elm Ave exit toward the hospital. Turn right on Jefferson St. The Library is on the right. Use the Bullitt Street entrance. Parking is on street.
NOTE: The deadline to register for the LCI Seminar is March 7, which is before the TS 101 course will be conducted. With advance permission, you may register for the LCI Seminar in advance of having taken the TS 101 class, but you must satisfactorily complete the TS 101 course before attending the LCI Seminar.
There is also an open book pre-test that must be completed prior to the seminar. After you register for the seminar, these materials are sent to you in the month prior to the seminar.
LAB Trainer Courses in Roanoke
Written on January 26, 2011
Smart Cycling TS 101
Date: March 10 & March 12, 2011
Instructor: Barbara Duerk, David Walsh, James Rosar
Location: Roanoke City Public Library- Main, SHAREBIKE
Fee: $35
The 9 hour vehicular cycling course provides cyclists the confidence needed to ride safely and legally in traffic or on trails. Thursday is from 6-9pm. Saturday is a combination of parking lot and on road positioning drills. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills, parking lot drills, and crash avoidance techniques. A student manual is included in cost. TS 101 is recommended for adults and children above age fourteen. This course offering is for experienced cyclists wanting trainer certification. This fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. Vehicular driving for cyclists provides the confidence needed to ride safely and legally in traffic.
To Register for this course, contact:
B Duerk, or the other instructors
Phone: 540-343-1616
Contact Email: barbgary@cox.net
Website: www.pointforwardcoaching.com/smartcycling.html
Signup required in advance?: Yes
THIS CLASS IS FOR EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS WANTING TRAINER CERTIFICATION
Special Signup Instructions: Thursday’s class is from 6-9pm. No bike is necessary for Thursday. Saturday’s session is from 9am – 4pm+
Equipment Required: Bike in good working condition, clothing appropriate for the weather, lunch, drink, paper, pencil and a willingness to learn.
Directions: Roanoke City Public Library – Main, 706 S. Jefferson Street, Bullitt Avenue Entrance, Downtown Roanoke, Virginia
LCI Trainer Seminar
Date: April 8 – April 10, 2011 Friday, April 08, 2011
Instructor: Glen Harrison
Location: Roanoke City Public Library-Main, 706 S. Jefferson Street, Bullitt Avenue Entrance
Fee: $200
The LCI training seminar is normally one evening and two full days. The registration fee is $200 and includes the League Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Cycling book, Enjoy the Ride DVD and Smart Cycling instructor materials. All registration information and payment MUST be received at least 30 days prior to the seminar. There must be a minimum of 10 instructor candidates in each seminar. REQUIRED: League of American bicyclists membership and successful completion of Traffic Skills 101. *Applicants, if authorized, can schedule a TS 101 class between application for seminar and seminar date.
Register for this course on the League of American Bicyclist website. FMI in Roanoke contact:
Barbara Norris Duerk
Phone: 540-343-1616; c: 540-580-1621
Contact Email: barbgary@cox.net
Website: Lab website
Signup required in advance?: Yes
Special Signup Instructions: DEADLINE for seminar registration is March 7th. Successful completion of TS 101 is required before applying to attend a training seminar. *TS 101 is scheduled in Roanoke for March 10 and March 12. If you have a concern about completing a TS 101 class, please inquire before completing LAB registration for the seminar.
Equipment Required: Bike in good working order, clothing appropriate for the weather, favorite snacks and non-alcoholic drink for sharing, equipment for teaching assignment, and a desire to learn and share.
Directions: Roanoke City Public Library-Main is located in downtown Roanoke, 706 S. Jefferson Street, Bullitt Avenue entrance.